Toby here. I have to tell you about the latest battle with my dragon. It’s been a tough fight, let me tell you. Tough, tough, tough. My special vet armed me with a sword slathered with magic potion and my might steed is battle ready, but…..
the dragon was FIERCE
and I got wounded. I felt a little fuzzy headed and couldn’t stand up. I had to have my personal aide help me walk for a bit, but my special vet had a secret weapon that had me back on my feet.
The battle isn’t over, that’s for sure. I found out the stupid dragon called in reinforcements! Now I might have to gear up to fight another one. 
This one looks pretty fierce, but my special vet says it’ll be a “piece of cake”. Maybe I can just eat it…..
Note from Mom: Toby, who was diagnosed with Cushing’s Disease, reacted a bit too well to the drug, Lysodren, and his cortisol levels dropped too far. He had a course of prednisone and, on the last day of weaning him off, his cortisol levels cratered. Several calls and a visit to the vet specialist, a couple of prednisone and a few anxious hours later, he was able to walk again and finally is eating. There is a potential his adrenal glands were damaged and is now in Addison’s Disease, or some form of it. Since he had good blood work results today, we are pushing onward with another prednisone course to bring his levels back up. He’s got his happy smile back and is following me around as he’s always done. It’s a day at a time, but we are hopeful!
Way to go, Toby! Battle on!!!
Woohoo! Keep kicking that dragon’s butt!
*kissey face*
-Fiona and Abby the Hippobottomus
You have to really watch those dragons, Sir Toby! I’m glad you emerged victorious again!
Bunny
Keep hangin’ in there and fighting we are still sending up prayers for you. Hugs and nose kisses
Toby, YOU ROCK!! So glad to hear you are feeling better. We’ve got 24 Paws over here to help with that dragon!! And nobody kicks butt like the 24 Paws.
Vof Toby – bite the dragon – you’ll win the battle! I send you all my magic powder to be strong and get well soon! Your friend Nero
Ps. All my family sends you healing hugs!
Whew! Sounds like you’re fighting the good fight. We’re all cheering for you!
Poor Toby can’t seem to catch a break. Hoping for the best!
Those darn dragons! Keep battling Toby, I hear the dragons are most fearful of smiles:)
Good work Toby. We are all thinking of you and crossing our paws that you slay that dragon. Big Bear Hug , Mom Hug and Rosy poodle kisses!
You go sweet Toby! I’ve got mighty sharp claws and will help you fight that evil dragon my friend!
Keep up the good fight. You are a might dragon fighter.
Woof! Woof! Oh Sending you Lots of Golden Care Thoughts n LOVE. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
Toby, I am praying for you!!! Sending good vibes!!!!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I surely hope you can beat the dragon.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
xx, Fern
oh, poor baby! you’ll get better in no time and that’s good you are smiling and walking around again. take care of yourself!
Glad you where in time discovering the doses as the culprit. Viva has Cushing’s as well, only we use Vetoryl (trilostane) for medication, but that equally needs the correct doses and she needs to be checked regularly. Hope Toby is soon on his feet again!
Poor Sage! We will be crossing our paws for him!
Oh dear, from one end of the spectrum to the other. Keep fighting, Toby. We are all pulling for you here.
Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara
I found your blog from BlogPaws Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop. Keep fighting, Toby! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
You’re doing a great job, Toby, and Mom is really putting in a awesome show of force and support as well! Thinking very good thoughts for you all … I know you’re tough but I don’t want you to have to spend your whole summer break battling!
-Chandra at Daley’s Dog Years
Poor Toby–you best keep up the fight against those dragons! We’re rooting for you here!
That woz mostest skeery, Toby. You put the bitey on that dragon!
Keep fighting that Dragon, Toby. You’ll beat him yet. We are in your corner!
We’re sending special dragon-fighting vibes your way, Toby. No worries, buddy!
-Gizmo, Bart and Ruby
Goodness, Toby, you sure are brave! Keep fighting that dragon! My prayers are with you.
Keep it up Toby – you’re doing great and that was a lot of fun!
Toby, think healthy thoughts. You’ll beat that dragon, I know you will. I wish I could come and fight him for you. I’m pretty scrappy! I’m barking for you Toby!
Your pal,
Opie
You’re doing a great job fighting that nasty old dragon, Mr. Toby! What a lot of courages you have! We are praying for you
Luvs,
Jackie, Dillon, and family
Hang in there Toby! Thinking of you. xoxo